Darts is a sport that is woven into British culture, but it has boomed worldwide over the last two or three decades – largely thanks to the success of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). This mainstream success has made the game more attractive to juniors who might not have otherwise ever dreamed of throwing a […]
While almost all areas have struggled over the last couple of years due to the pandemic, there is one that has not only survived but thrived – female golf. In 2020, the number of women to play a round of golf increased from 400,000 to almost 1.5 million. Women have gone from making up just […]
Coaching any sport to a group of young children, with a limited attention span, is a challenge. Deliver a session that doesn’t immediately engage them and you will be in for a long hour or so trying to contain the carnage that will inevitably follow. When looking up rugby drills for kids, put yourself in […]
For keen golfers, spending the morning or afternoon on the golf course is the stuff of dreams, however, the game in its full state could be too much for little ones. Considering shorter, mini-games that introduce children to the sport of golf can make for a great way of capturing their enthusiasm for the game, […]
Children can run around all day, but what about if/when they go out for a run? There is a huge difference between sprinting and distance running, with athletes training in far different ways to achieve different goals. Here, we will be focusing on distance running for children. Some children, much like many adults, find the […]
As a summer sport, the thought of playing cricket in the winter months isn’t the most appealing. The days are short, wet and cold – certainly not ideal for play, but players have to find some way of training in-between seasons. While elite players fly around the world, playing cricket in beautiful locations around the […]
Football in deepest, darkest winter presents many issues for grassroots clubs, coaches and players, with keeping young players warm close to the top of the list of priorities. Whether it is a training session or matchday, keeping warm is a must which is sometimes easier said than done. In the middle of winter, temperatures can […]
Just like any event, organising a golf day can be time-consuming but incredibly rewarding. Whether you are planning to hold a golf day to raise money for charity, a corporate occasion or any other reason, it is important that proper planning and preparation are undertaken. The golf course is where many great things happen, and […]
Grassroots football coaches up and down the country saw their pathway put on hold due to the pandemic, which not only paused games and training but FA coaching badges as well. To be able to coach a team, you must hold the FA Level One coaching certificate alongside valid first aid and safeguarding certifications as […]
Sport at all levels is competitive to some degree, whether it is an under-7s football match or a senior’s game of bowls – you always play to win. Sport by its very makeup is a competition, with two or more players or teams vying against each other for the win. Children that play grassroots sport, […]
